PPSC Current Affairs Test Quiz Part 1 | 100 Solved MCQs for All PPSC Posts (PMS, Tehsildar, Sub-Inspector & Assistant)
Prepare thoroughly for Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) competitive exams with 100 highly repeated National and International Current Affairs MCQs compiled from past papers. Covers United Nations & Global Blocs, Geopolitics & Conflicts, COP Climate Summits, Space & AI Innovations, World Sports & Olympics 2024, Pakistan Elections 2024, Judiciary & Security, SIFC & Economy, SCO Islamabad Summit, and Global Nobel Laureates with instant interactive feedback.
Who serves as the ninth Secretary-General of the United Nations, having taken office on January 1, 2017?
António Guterres, former Prime Minister of Portugal and former UN High Commissioner for Refugees, assumed office as the 9th UN Secretary-General in January 2017.
Which nation was formally admitted as the 32nd member state of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in March 2024?
Sweden officially joined NATO on March 7, 2024, becoming its 32nd member following Finland's accession as the 31st member in April 2023.
Which emerging economic alliance expanded its membership in January 2024 by admitting Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates?
BRICS (originally Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) implemented its landmark expansion on January 1, 2024, inducting Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE.
Which multilateral organization was admitted as a permanent full member of the Group of Twenty (G20) during the 2023 New Delhi Summit?
The 55-member African Union was formally inducted as a permanent member of the G20 in September 2023, granting it equal status alongside the European Union.
Where is the permanent institutional headquarters of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) located?
The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, is permanently seated at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
Which city hosts the permanent central secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
The SCO Secretariat is based in Beijing, China, while its Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS) executive committee is located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Who was appointed as the 14th President of the World Bank Group in June 2023?
Ajay Banga commenced a five-year term as the 14th President of the World Bank Group on June 2, 2023, succeeding David Malpass.
Who currently leads the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as its Managing Director?
Bulgarian economist Kristalina Georgieva has served as Managing Director of the IMF since October 2019 and was re-appointed for a second five-year term in 2024.
Which country assumed the rotating presidency of the G20 grouping for the 2024 calendar year, hosting the summit in Rio de Janeiro?
Brazil held the G20 presidency from December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2024, convening leaders under the theme 'Building a Just World and a Sustainable Planet'.
Which international financial institution headquartered in Beijing was established in 2016 to support infrastructure connectivity across the Asia-Pacific region?
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) began operations in Beijing in January 2016, growing to over 100 approved member states globally.
Which country filed a landmark case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in December 2023 alleging genocide in the Gaza Strip?
South Africa instituted proceedings against Israel at the ICJ in The Hague on December 29, 2023, concerning alleged violations under the 1948 Genocide Convention.
What is the strategic trilateral security partnership forged between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States in September 2021 called?
AUKUS is a trilateral security pact announced in 2021 facilitating Australia's acquisition of conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines and advanced hypersonic capabilities.
Which four democratic nations constitute the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) in the Indo-Pacific region?
The QUAD is a diplomatic security dialogue maintained by the United States, Japan, Australia, and India focused on maintaining a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
Which Yemeni political-military movement initiated anti-ship missile attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Bab-el-Mandeb in late 2023?
The Houthi movement (Ansar Allah) launched drone and anti-ship missile strikes against Red Sea commercial traffic in late 2023, disrupting global shipping through the Suez Canal.
What is the name of the multinational naval coalition launched by the United States in December 2023 to safeguard Red Sea maritime shipping?
Operation Prosperity Guardian is a US-led multinational security coalition established in December 2023 to protect commercial freedom of navigation across the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
In which Swiss resort was the high-level Summit on Peace in Ukraine convened in June 2024?
The Summit on Peace in Ukraine took place on June 15–16, 2024, at the Bürgenstock resort in Nidwalden near Lucerne, Switzerland, attended by over 90 world delegations.
Which historic accord brokered by China in March 2023 restored bilateral diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
In March 2023, Saudi Arabia and Iran announced the resumption of full diplomatic ties following trilateral negotiations mediated by Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
Which international nuclear arms control pact between the US and Russia was suspended by President Vladimir Putin in February 2023?
Russia announced the suspension of its participation in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START)—the last remaining major bilateral nuclear limits pact—in February 2023.
Which strategic African waterway connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean?
Bab-el-Mandeb ('Gate of Grief') is a narrow maritime chokepoint between Djibouti and Yemen connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.
Which international criminal tribunal seated in The Hague issued arrest warrants in 2023-2024 relating to warfare in Ukraine and the Middle East?
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is an independent treaty-based international criminal tribunal established under the Rome Statute to prosecute individuals for war crimes and genocide.
Which Middle Eastern city hosted the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in November-December 2023?
COP28 was hosted at Expo City Dubai, UAE, from November 30 to December 12, 2023, under the presidency of Dr. Sultan Al Jaber.
What groundbreaking milestone agreement was reached at COP28 regarding fossil fuels in the UAE Consensus?
For the first time in 30 years of UN climate summits, the final COP28 text formally committed nations to 'transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems' to reach net-zero by 2050.
Which financial mechanism agreed at COP27 was operationalized on the opening day of COP28 in Dubai?
The Loss and Damage Fund, designed to provide financial assistance to vulnerable nations hit by climate catastrophes (such as Pakistan's 2022 floods), was formally operationalized at COP28.
Which South Caucasus city was selected to host the 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in November 2024?
Baku, Azerbaijan, was selected to host the COP29 UN Climate Summit from November 11 to 22, 2024, focusing prominently on the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance.
According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Copernicus, which year was officially recorded as the hottest calendar year on Earth?
2023 was confirmed as the hottest year on record globally, with average global temperatures 1.48°C warmer than pre-industrial levels, driven by climate change and El Niño.
What is the primary temperature limit goal articulated in the 2015 Paris Agreement to prevent catastrophic climate change?
The 2015 Paris Agreement legally binds signatories to hold global warming 'well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels' while aggressively pursuing efforts to cap it at 1.5°C.
Which international environmental treaty entered into force in 2023 to conserve marine biodiversity in international waters outside national jurisdiction?
The UN High Seas Treaty (Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction) was adopted in 2023 to establish legal frameworks for marine protected areas across the two-thirds of oceans beyond national EEZs.
Which South American nation is scheduled to host the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in 2025 in the Amazonian city of Belém?
Brazil was awarded the presidency of COP30 for November 2025, to be staged in Belém in the heart of the Amazon rainforest under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
What global climate initiative led by over 120 countries at COP28 aims to triple global renewable energy generation capacity by what year?
The Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge commits countries to triple world renewable energy capacity to at least 11,000 GW and double the rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030.
Which carbon emission reduction mechanism was launched by the European Union in October 2023 to tax carbon-intensive imports like steel and cement?
The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its transitional phase in October 2023 to prevent carbon leakage by taxing emissions embedded in imported goods.
Which nation became the first in history to successfully land an uncrewed spacecraft near the lunar south pole via its Chandrayaan-3 mission in August 2023?
India's ISRO achieved a historic soft landing near the Moon's unexplored south pole on August 23, 2023, with the Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander and Pragyan rover.
Which groundbreaking lunar mission by China successfully retrieved the world's first soil and rock samples from the far side of the Moon in June 2024?
China's Chang'e 6 probe returned to Earth on June 25, 2024, delivering roughly 2 kilograms of historic pristine rock samples from the South Pole-Aitken basin on the lunar far side.
What is the name of NASA's flagship human spaceflight program aimed at landing humans, including the first woman and person of color, back on the Moon?
The Artemis program is NASA's crewed lunar exploration endeavor, planning the Artemis II orbital flight and Artemis III crewed lunar south pole surface landing.
Which private aerospace manufacturer founded by Elon Musk conducted multiple test launches of 'Starship', the most powerful rocket ever built?
SpaceX developed Starship (consisting of the Super Heavy booster and Starship spacecraft), standing 121 meters tall and generating roughly 16.7 million pounds of thrust.
Which research organization released the transformative generative AI models ChatGPT, GPT-4, and GPT-4o?
OpenAI, based in San Francisco, California, ignited the global generative AI revolution with the release of ChatGPT in late 2022 and frontier models GPT-4 and GPT-4o.
Which major geopolitical bloc adopted the world's first comprehensive horizontal legal framework governing AI, the 'Artificial Intelligence Act', in 2024?
The European Parliament and Council formally ratified the EU Artificial Intelligence Act in early 2024, introducing risk-based regulations for AI applications.
What semiconductor technology company surpassed a historic \$3 trillion market capitalization in 2024 as the premier manufacturer of AI graphics processing units (GPUs)?
Led by CEO Jensen Huang, NVIDIA's market valuation surged past \$3 trillion in 2024 owing to its dominance in providing H100 and Blackwell AI accelerator chips.
What is the primary deep-space mission launched by the European Space Agency (ESA) in 2023 to investigate the icy moons of Jupiter (Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa)?
ESA launched JUICE in April 2023; it will complete an eight-year cruise to Jupiter to explore whether habitable environments exist under the icy crusts of its giant moons.
Which high-tech biomedical neural interface company founded by Elon Musk successfully implanted its first wireless brain-computer chip in a human patient in early 2024?
Neuralink performed its first human brain implant (the 'Telepathy' device) in January 2024, enabling a paralyzed patient to control a computer cursor using neural thoughts.
What is the name of Google DeepMind's cutting-edge AI system that predicted the 3D structures of over 200 million known proteins?
AlphaFold, developed by Google DeepMind led by Demis Hassabis, revolutionized structural biology and drug discovery by solving the 50-year protein folding problem.
Which city hosted the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad (Summer Olympic Games) from July 26 to August 11, 2024?
Paris hosted the 2024 Summer Olympics, staging an open-air opening ceremony along the Seine River and joining London as a three-time Olympic host city.
Which national team won the UEFA European Football Championship (Euro 2024) hosted in Germany in July 2024?
Spain won a record fourth European Championship title at Euro 2024, defeating England 2-1 in the final held at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.
Which cricket team won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 co-hosted by the West Indies and the United States?
India lifted the ICC Men's T20 World Cup trophy on June 29, 2024, in Bridgetown, Barbados, edging South Africa by 7 runs in a thrilling final.
Which national team won the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (50-over) in November 2023 in Ahmedabad, India?
Australia defeated undefeated tournament hosts India by 6 wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to secure their record sixth ODI World Cup crown.
Which national football team won the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand?
Spain captured their maiden FIFA Women's World Cup title in Sydney in August 2023, defeating European champions England 1-0.
Which city will host the next Summer Olympic Games in 2028 (Games of the XXXIV Olympiad)?
The 2028 Summer Olympic Games will take place in Los Angeles, California, USA, marking LA's third time hosting the Games (previously in 1932 and 1984).
Which three North American countries will jointly co-host the 48-team FIFA Men's World Cup in 2026?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first edition expanded to 48 teams, jointly staged across 16 cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Which nation won the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men's Asia Cup 2023 co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka?
India won the Asia Cup 2023 in Colombo, dismissing Sri Lanka for 50 runs in the final behind Mohammed Siraj's 6-wicket spell.
Which tennis icon won a record-equaling 24th Grand Slam men's singles title at the US Open in September 2023?
Novak Djokovic secured his 24th Grand Slam singles trophy by winning the 2023 US Open, matching Margaret Court's all-time historical tennis record.
Which Pakistani javelin thrower won the historic Silver Medal at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest, Hungary?
Arshad Nadeem secured Pakistan's first-ever medal at the World Athletics Championships by clinching Silver in Budapest in August 2023 with an 87.82m throw.
Who was sworn in as the 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan following the February 8, 2024, general elections?
Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif was elected and sworn in as the 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan on March 4, 2024, heading a coalition government.
Who was elected as the 14th President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in March 2024, serving his second term as head of state?
Asif Ali Zardari was elected President of Pakistan for a second historic term on March 9, 2024 (previously serving as the 11th President from 2008 to 2013).
Who made history in February 2024 by becoming the first female Chief Minister of Punjab and of any province in Pakistan's history?
Maryam Nawaz Sharif was elected as the Chief Minister of Punjab on February 26, 2024, becoming the first woman in Pakistan's history to govern a province.
Who was elected as the Speaker of the 16th National Assembly of Pakistan in March 2024?
Sardar Ayaz Sadiq of the PML-N was elected Speaker of the National Assembly on March 1, 2024, for an unprecedented third tenure.
Who was elected as the Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan in April 2024?
Former Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani was elected unopposed as Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan on April 9, 2024.
Who served as the Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan overseeing the general elections between August 2023 and March 2024?
Senator Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar of Balochistan took the oath as Caretaker Prime Minister of Pakistan on August 14, 2023, managing the transitional administration.
Who serves as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of Pakistan, heading the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)?
Sikandar Sultan Raja, a former senior civil servant, has served as the Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan since taking the oath in January 2020.
Who was elected as the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa following the 2024 general elections?
Ali Amin Khan Gandapur of the PTI/SIC was elected as the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on March 1, 2024.
Who serves as the Chief Minister of Sindh for a consecutive third term starting in February 2024?
Syed Murad Ali Shah of the Pakistan Peoples Party was re-elected as Chief Minister of Sindh for a third consecutive term in February 2024.
Who was elected as the Chief Minister of Balochistan in March 2024?
Mir Sarfraz Bugti of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was elected unopposed as the Chief Minister of Balochistan on March 2, 2024.
Who took the oath as the 29th Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) on September 17, 2023?
Justice Qazi Faez Isa was sworn in as the 29th Chief Justice of Pakistan on September 17, 2023, succeeding Justice Umar Ata Bandial.
What landmark practice was introduced by the Supreme Court of Pakistan under Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa in September 2023 for public transparency?
On September 18, 2023, the Supreme Court made history by broadcasting its Full Court proceedings on the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act live on national television.
Who made history in January 2022 by becoming the first female judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan?
Justice Ayesha A. Malik took oath on January 24, 2022, becoming the first woman justice to sit on the Supreme Court bench in Pakistan's history.
Who made history in July 2024 by taking the oath as the first female Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court?
Justice Aalia Neelum made history on July 11, 2024, when she was sworn in as the first female Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court (LHC).
Who was appointed as the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Pakistan Army in November 2022?
General Asim Munir assumed office as the 11th Chief of Army Staff on November 29, 2022, having previously served as Director-General of Military Intelligence (MI) and ISI.
Who serves as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) of Pakistan, appointed in November 2022?
General Sahir Shamshad Mirza took charge as the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) on November 27, 2022.
Who took over as the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Pakistan Navy in October 2023?
Admiral Naveed Ashraf assumed command as the 23rd Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) of the Pakistan Navy on October 7, 2023.
Who serves as the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), appointed in March 2021?
Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar Sidhu took command as the 16th Chief of the Air Staff of the Pakistan Air Force in March 2021.
What parliamentary statute enacted in 2023 regulated the exercise of discretionary Suo Motu powers under Article 184(3) through a committee of three senior judges?
The Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Act 2023 vested the formation of benches and initiation of suo motu actions into a committee comprising the CJP and two senior-most judges.
Who serves as the Attorney-General for Pakistan, appointed in March 2023 to represent the federal government?
Mansoor Usman Awan was appointed as the 37th Attorney-General for Pakistan in March 2023, serving as the principal legal adviser to the federal government.
What high-powered civil-military institutional body was established by Pakistan in June 2023 to act as a 'Single Window' for foreign investment?
The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) was formed in June 2023 to attract investments from Gulf nations and global partners across agriculture, IT, mining, and energy.
What is the targeted value and duration of the staff-level agreement reached between Pakistan and the IMF in July 2024?
Pakistan and the IMF reached a staff-level agreement on July 12, 2024, for a 37-month Extended Fund Facility (EFF) valued at roughly \$7 billion to consolidate economic stability.
Who was appointed as the Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue in the Shehbaz Sharif cabinet in March 2024, leaving his banking career?
Muhammad Aurangzeb, former CEO of Habib Bank Limited (HBL) and chairman of the Pakistan Banks' Association, took the oath as Federal Finance Minister on March 11, 2024.
Who serves as the Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), appointed for a five-year term in August 2022?
Jameel Ahmad was appointed Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan on August 19, 2022, steering monetary policy and foreign exchange stabilization.
Which landmark copper and gold mining project in the Chagai District of Balochistan was revitalized in partnership with Barrick Gold Corporation?
The Reko Diq mining project in Balochistan, one of the world's largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits, was reconstituted with Barrick Gold holding 50% and Pakistan holding 50%.
What is the focal priority of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) under its ongoing Phase-II launched in 2023-2024?
CPEC Phase-II pivots from early-harvest infrastructure and power plants toward business-to-business (B2B) investments, high-tech industrial SEZs, and modern agriculture.
In which city was the high-profile Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Investment Conference held in May 2024, signing multiple bilateral agreements?
A high-level Saudi business and ministerial delegation visited Islamabad in May 2024, inking multi-million dollar Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) across energy and agriculture.
What key international financial rating agency upgraded Pakistan's long-term sovereign credit rating to 'CCC+' in July 2024 following the IMF deal?
Fitch Ratings upgraded Pakistan's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'CCC+' in July 2024, citing improved external liquidity from the new IMF program.
What deep-sea warm-water port in Balochistan serves as the maritime apex and terminus of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)?
Gwadar Port on the Arabian Sea is operated by China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC), connecting southwestern China with the Middle East and Indian Ocean.
Which major hydropower project under construction on the Indus River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will become the highest roller-compacted concrete dam in the world?
The Diamer-Bhasha Dam, spanning Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan on the Indus River, will stand 272 meters high, generating 4,500 MW of hydroelectric power.
Which major multilateral leadership meeting did Pakistan host in Islamabad on October 15–16, 2024?
Pakistan hosted the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (CHG) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Islamabad in October 2024.
Pakistan was elected by an overwhelming 182 votes as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for which two-year term?
On June 6, 2024, Pakistan was elected for an eighth historic term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council for the 2025–2026 term, securing 182 votes.
Who serves as the Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and was additionally appointed as Deputy Prime Minister in April 2024?
Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar took the oath as Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs in March 2024 and was officially designated as Deputy Prime Minister on April 28, 2024.
Which Iranian President made a historic three-day official visit to Pakistan in April 2024, shortly before his tragic death in a helicopter crash?
Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi visited Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi in April 2024 to strengthen bilateral security and trade; he tragically died in a helicopter crash in May 2024.
Who was elected as the new reformist President of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the snap presidential elections held in July 2024?
Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon and former health minister, won the Iranian runoff presidential election on July 5, 2024, succeeding the late Ebrahim Raisi.
Who was elected as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following the landslide Labour Party general election victory in July 2024?
Sir Keir Starmer became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on July 5, 2024, leading the Labour Party to a 411-seat landslide victory over the Conservatives.
Who took office in January 2024 as the youngest-ever Prime Minister of France at the age of 34?
Gabriel Attal was appointed Prime Minister of France by President Emmanuel Macron in January 2024 at age 34, becoming the youngest person to hold the office under the Fifth Republic.
Which nation hosted the 50th G7 Leaders' Summit in June 2024 at Borgo Egnazia in Apulia?
Italy hosted the 50th Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Apulia from June 13 to 15, 2024, chaired by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Which Central Asian capital hosted the 24th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State Summit in July 2024?
The 24th Summit of the SCO Council of Heads of State took place in Astana, Kazakhstan, on July 3–4, 2024, under the motto 'Strengthening Multilateral Dialogue'.
Which country was admitted as the tenth official full member state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at the Astana Summit in July 2024?
Belarus was officially admitted as the 10th full member state of the SCO at the Astana Summit in July 2024, following Iran's accession in 2023.
Who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 2023 for her courageous fight against the oppression of women in Iran and human rights advocacy?
Imprisoned Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October 2023 for fighting for women's freedom and democracy.
Which Norwegian author and playwright was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 for his 'innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable'?
Jon Fosse, writing in Norwegian Nynorsk, won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature for his minimalist drama and meditative prose masterpieces like 'Septology'.
Scientists Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissman won the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discoveries enabling which medical technology?
Kariko and Weissman received the 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their nucleoside base modification discoveries that enabled Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
Who was elected as the President of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in June 2024?
Former Cameroonian Prime Minister Philemon Yang was elected President of the 79th Session of the UNGA, taking office in September 2024.
Who is the longest-reigning living British monarch, whose formal coronation took place at Westminster Abbey in May 2023?
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6, 2023, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022.
Which radical libertarian economist won the presidential election of Argentina in November 2023, pledging major economic dollarization?
Javier Milei won the Argentine presidential runoff in November 2023, implementing shock-therapy fiscal austerity and deregulation programs.
Who was sworn in as Prime Minister of India for a third consecutive term in June 2024 following the general elections?
Narendra Modi took oath for a third consecutive five-year term as Prime Minister of India on June 9, 2024, heading the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) coalition.
Which nation took over the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union in July 2024 under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán?
Hungary held the six-month rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU from July 1 to December 31, 2024, under the motto 'Make Europe Great Again'.
Which international financial institution is headquartered in Manila, Philippines, supporting sustainable economic growth across Asia-Pacific?
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), founded in 1966 with 68 member countries, is headquartered in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Which prominent international non-governmental human rights organization based in London was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1977?
Amnesty International is a London-headquartered international NGO founded in 1961 by Peter Benenson, defending global political prisoners and human rights.
